By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
Ethiopia, 27 December 2025 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any initiative or move aimed at recognizing Somaliland as an independent entity, reaffirming the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia.
A press release issued in Addis Ababa said the Chairperson was following recent developments related to Somaliland with deep concern, stressing that the Africa Union's position remains consistent and grounded in the principles of its Constitutive Act, particularly respect for the inviolability of borders inherited at independence.
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The statement emphasized that Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, warning that any attempt to undermine Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity runs counter to the African Union’s fundamental principles and risks setting a dangerous precedent with far-reaching consequences for peace and stability across the continent.
The Chairperson further reiterated the African Union’s full support for the efforts of the Somali authorities to consolidate peace, strengthen state institutions, and advance inclusive governance, underscoring the bloc’s continued commitment to Somalia’s stability and sovereignty.
